Vista Release Question

Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be packaged
together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for pre-order
today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
responses will be much apreciated.
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Cajun Gadget Boy

Bother platforms 32 and 64 bit will be included in all editions of Vista
except Starter Edition on separate DVD disk with one product key (license).
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"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2D4E1BC4-D4DC-4223-9EFB-37BC50295277@microsoft.com...
> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
> packaged
> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
> pre-order
> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
> responses will be much apreciated.
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy

I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista Ultimate
64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen install,
or do I have to buy the full version?
--
Cajun Gadget Boy


"RJ" wrote:

> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be packaged
> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for pre-order
> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
> responses will be much apreciated.
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy

Whether they are packaged together or not, you will not be able to use and
upgrade version to move from 86 to 64 or back. This will require a full
edition.


"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
>I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista Ultimate
> 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
> install,
> or do I have to buy the full version?
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>
> "RJ" wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
>> packaged
>> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
>> pre-order
>> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
>> responses will be much apreciated.
>> --
>> Cajun Gadget Boy

Are you absolutely sure that I will have to get the full version? I didn't
want to have to spend all of that extra money, but if you say that is what I
need, then I will take your word for it.
--
Cajun Gadget Boy


"John Barnes" wrote:

> Whether they are packaged together or not, you will not be able to use and
> upgrade version to move from 86 to 64 or back. This will require a full
> edition.
>
>
> "RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
> >I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista Ultimate
> > 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
> > install,
> > or do I have to buy the full version?
> > --
> > Cajun Gadget Boy
> >
> >
> > "RJ" wrote:
> >
> >> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
> >> packaged
> >> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
> >> pre-order
> >> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
> >> responses will be much apreciated.
> >> --
> >> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>

No guarantees. This was the latest I saw posted by a MSFT employee. So far
information on upgrade versions is sparse as upgrade versions have not been
made available to the normal testing groups. Also some who claim to have
access to upgrade versions claim different functions than MSFT employees
posting as such.

"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:50E3742A-8F07-494D-85C4-ED4C1538CE10@microsoft.com...
> Are you absolutely sure that I will have to get the full version? I didn't
> want to have to spend all of that extra money, but if you say that is what
> I
> need, then I will take your word for it.
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Whether they are packaged together or not, you will not be able to use
>> and
>> upgrade version to move from 86 to 64 or back. This will require a full
>> edition.
>>
>>
>> "RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
>> >I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista
>> >Ultimate
>> > 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
>> > install,
>> > or do I have to buy the full version?
>> > --
>> > Cajun Gadget Boy
>> >
>> >
>> > "RJ" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
>> >> packaged
>> >> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
>> >> pre-order
>> >> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit.
>> >> Your
>> >> responses will be much apreciated.
>> >> --
>> >> Cajun Gadget Boy
>>
>>

Personally, since Colin has indicated he will be buying an upgrade version
as soon as it is available, I will wait until he posts back. That would be
the most reliable source. Hopefully he will confirm the 64 - 32 bit
implications.

"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:50E3742A-8F07-494D-85C4-ED4C1538CE10@microsoft.com...
> Are you absolutely sure that I will have to get the full version? I didn't
> want to have to spend all of that extra money, but if you say that is what
> I
> need, then I will take your word for it.
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>
> "John Barnes" wrote:
>
>> Whether they are packaged together or not, you will not be able to use
>> and
>> upgrade version to move from 86 to 64 or back. This will require a full
>> edition.
>>
>>
>> "RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
>> >I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista
>> >Ultimate
>> > 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
>> > install,
>> > or do I have to buy the full version?
>> > --
>> > Cajun Gadget Boy
>> >
>> >
>> > "RJ" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
>> >> packaged
>> >> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
>> >> pre-order
>> >> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit.
>> >> Your
>> >> responses will be much apreciated.
>> >> --
>> >> Cajun Gadget Boy
>>
>>

There is no way to upgrade any 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit version
of Vista. It cannot be done. If you want to go to 64-bit then a clean
install is your only option.

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"RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
>I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista Ultimate
> 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
> install,
> or do I have to buy the full version?
> --
> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>
> "RJ" wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
>> packaged
>> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
>> pre-order
>> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
>> responses will be much apreciated.
>> --
>> Cajun Gadget Boy

"Bother platforms" -- what does that mean?.
If you mean 'both' you are wrong. You'll have to send that Acer laptop back
at this rate.


"Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OdcS4pVMHHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Bother platforms 32 and 64 bit will be included in all editions of Vista
> except Starter Edition on separate DVD disk with one product key
> (license).
> --
> Andre
> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
> "RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2D4E1BC4-D4DC-4223-9EFB-37BC50295277@microsoft.com...
>> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
>> packaged
>> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
>> pre-order
>> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
>> responses will be much apreciated.
>> --
>> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>

You said that a clean install is the only way to go, but is there an option
for a clean install on the upgrade disk or will I have to buy the full
version?
--
Cajun Gadget Boy


"Richard G. Harper" wrote:

> There is no way to upgrade any 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit version
> of Vista. It cannot be done. If you want to go to 64-bit then a clean
> install is your only option.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "RJ" <RJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3F56ECDB-0870-45FC-8688-40C98EF0CBF6@microsoft.com...
> >I have Windows XP Media Center Edition and I want to go to Vista Ultimate
> > 64-bit; so my question is, can I get the upgrade DVD and do a clen
> > install,
> > or do I have to buy the full version?
> > --
> > Cajun Gadget Boy
> >
> >
> > "RJ" wrote:
> >
> >> Does anyone know if both the 32 and 64-bit editions of vista will be
> >> packaged
> >> together? I saw that Vista became available through Microsoft for
> >> pre-order
> >> today, but none of the versions say whether they are 32 or 64-bit. Your
> >> responses will be much apreciated.
> >> --
> >> Cajun Gadget Boy
>
>
>